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Hungarian culture shares elements from West and East, with a rich tradition of folk beliefs and folktales that have been passed down through the generations. This delightful collection gathers together tales of fairy folk, adventure and adversity, fables and lessons, magical creatures and transformations.
From the crossroads of Central Europe come Hungarian stories of adventure, morality, everyday life, fairies and magic.
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From the crossroads of Central Europe come Hungarian stories of adventure, morality, everyday life, fairies, and magic. Hungary nestles in the crossroads of Europe, and so Hungarian culture shares elements from West and East, with a rich tradition of folk beliefs and folktales that have been passed down through the generations.
This delightful collection gathers together tales told by the authors and folklorists Baroness Orczy, Janos Kriza, John Erdelyi, and Julius Pap: tales of fairy folk, adventure and adversity, fables and lessons, magical creatures, and transformations. Experience stories like Uletka and the White Lizard, with its echoes of Snow White, and the adventure of Prince Mirko, featuring bloodshed and diamond castles.
Hungarian Folktales brings an array of enchanting tales to life, showcasing a world where magic meets reality in fascinating narratives.
Author: Jake Jackson has written, edited, and contributed to over 20 books on mythology and folklore. His related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy of time, and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.
The book includes 10 black and white line drawings.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781804175811
Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 18 July 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Flame Tree Publishing
Edition: New edition
Illustration: 10 Line drawings, black and white
Contributors:
- Introduction by Boglárka Klitsie-Szabad
- General editor J.K. Jackson
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 176g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Boglarka Klitsie-Szabad (Introduction) is a Hungarian ethnographer and storyteller. In 2019 Boglarka was awarded the Young Master of Folk Arts state prize and in the same year she won the Prima Junior prize in the category of Folk Art and Public Education for her activities in the field of storytelling and achievements for teaching this traditional art. In her book Seven Years and Seven Blinks of an Eye: The Tales of Vilmos Csipkes and Other Storytellers from Arlo she introduced the traditional art of a Hungarian Roma storyteller. It was published in Hungarian, in 2022, and co-authored by Norbert Varga. Jake Jackson is General Editor of The World's Greatest Myths and Legends series, with titles including Myths of Babylon, Indian Myths, Egyptian Myths, Norse Myths and Polynesian Island Myths. He is editor of Myths & Legends and foreword writer for Celtic Myths & Tales. Other related work includes articles on the Philosophy of Time, 'Macbeth, A Gothic Chaos' and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.
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